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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 1, 2016 • 24min
Why Ad Spending in the Presidential Race Blazes New Trails
Ad spending patterns in the current presidential election campaign at times seem to defy logic and conventional wisdom. Experts explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2016 • 22min
Are Narrow Health Care Networks Better for Consumers?
Health care plans with narrow networks offer lower premiums—but they also can impede access to the right doctors among other compromises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2016 • 22min
The Age of ‘Megachange’ -- Why It Makes Us So Anxious
In certain periods of history people sense that society is running at break-neck speed. We are in such a period now says author Darrell West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2016 • 24min
How Presidents Can Avoid Big Failures
A new book by Elaine C. Kamarck of the Brookings Institution looks at how major failures by U.S. presidents come about -- and how some may be preventable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2016 • 22min
How Achieving Emotional Agility Can Help You -- at Work and in Life
Emotional agility is important to well-being and relationships including those at work. But how can you achieve it? A top psychologist offers strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2016 • 23min
The Facebook-PayPal Partnership: Who Benefits Most?
Beneath the Facebook-PayPal partnership lies a cleverly crafted survival strategy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2016 • 23min
How the Boss’s Politics Affect the Careers of Women Lawyers
The political leanings of partners affect how women associates are paid and promoted at law firms new research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2016 • 25min
Will the Dyn DDoS Attack Lead to Better Internet Security?
Last week’s cyberattacks that crippled popular websites exposed huge security gaps. Now consumers must push device manufacturers and lawmakers to act say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2016 • 15min
Leveraging Customer Analytics: The Airline Industry
Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Raj SivaKumar to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics for business success in the airline industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2016 • 25min
A Consumer Psychologist Looks at Why Customers Buy
In retail the key to finding out what sells lies less in Big Data and more in consumers’ heads says retail psychologist Vanessa Patrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
